2023 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae (Eupetheciini)

For species seen in 2023 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2023 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2023, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

70.141 [B&F: 1862] Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Straightforward to identify, a good diagnostic feature is the strength of the two forewing fasciae, which are heavy in the costal half, and faint in the dorsal half. Larva feeds on the foliage of woody plants such as Holly, Ivy, Gorse, Broom, Heather, Rowan and Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102528627419592022
1119234364582002022
123890644619512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111043203719
1224859830

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 02 Feb, 1 (KJW) Latest: Pennington, 15 Dec, 1 (RFC) Max count: Sway, 10 Aug, 19 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 20 Feb, 1 (KBW) Latest: Alton, 24 Oct, 1 (DBO) Max count: Fleet Pond, 24 Jun, 30 (MHals)

70.142 [B&F: 1858] V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, appearing to favour Hemp-agrimony and Clematis. Wingspan 14-19 mm. Unmistakable, but green may fade to yellow. Larva feeds on flowers of many different plants, including Dog-rose, Hawthorn, Hemp-agrimony, Clematis, Hawthorn, Bramble, Elder, Wild Angelica, Mugwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10817149119002022
112002227519512022
12963116019512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1160746
1255673

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 28 Mar, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Fareham, 31 Aug, 1 (KJW) Max count: Wickham, 23 Jun, 6 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 30 Apr, 1 (AMD) Latest: Wherwell, 23 Sep, 1 (GCE) Max count: North Waltham, 27 Jun, 3 (AJon)

70.143 [B&F: 1859] Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata (Mabille, 1870) - Common

Common in mature hedgerows, scrub and woodland edges throughout much of England. In Hampshire larvae recorded in numbers from blackthorn in the past, but rather uncommon to light, mostly in the New Forest, and occasionally elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight, where recorded in numbers in some years. Wingspan 17-19 mm. Similar to Green Pug P. rectangulata, but that species has postmedian line strongly toothed near costa, and Sloe Pug usually has salmon-pink (black in Green Pug) band at base of abdomen. Larva feeds on flowers of Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102221519812022
11816919512022
12372519512021

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 04 Jun (CNB); Waterlooville, one, 12 Jun (DWhe)

70.144 [B&F: 1860] Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Unmistakable, but green coloration may fade, when sinuate apical border to central band is a helpful character. Larva feeds on flowers of Apple, Pear, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and Japanese Cherry, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10602107319222022
114949800019512022
121321211519512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111532056
12711057

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 16 May, 1 (IRT) Latest: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 08 Sep, 1 (RAC) Max count: Funtley, 09 Jun, 6 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 27 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 31 Jul, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Basingstoke, 14 Jun, 7 (MJW)

70.145 [B&F: 1861] Bilberry Pug Pasiphila debiliata (Hübner, [1817]) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) on heathland, moorland and open woodland in southern England. In Hampshire very local amongst the foodplant in open woodland in the New Forest, Alice Holt and Pamber Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1981. Wingspan 17-19 mm. Fairly unmistakable, although could be confused with Green Pug P. rectangulata. Larva feeds on Bilberry, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019811981
11855118002018
122514919512021

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Silchester Common, one, 10 Jun (WLan)

70.146 [B&F: 1813] Haworth's Pug Eupithecia haworthiata Doubleday, 1856 - Local

Local in open woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens on alkaline soils throughout England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed on the chalk, more thinly in the north-east and New Forest. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Plain appearance, small size and lack of discal spot distinguishes adult from all but Lead-coloured Pug E. plumbeolata from which separated by ochreous base of the abdomen. Larva feeds on flower buds of Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018650619772022
1160979519512022
1243062219402022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1125303
1218222

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Record Details

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, one, 15 Jun (NRJ); Romsey, one, 18 Jun (KPea); one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 07 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 17 Jun (SIng); Winchester, three, 07 Jul; one, 14 Jul (THW); Stubbington, one, 16 Jun (DPH); Fareham, one, 01 Jul (ADT det. KJW); two, 21 Jun (IMcP); one, 08 Jul (KJW); Portchester, one, 01 Jul (CEH, JGS); one, 15 Jun; two, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 15 Jun; one, 16 Jun (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, 28 Jul (MJW); Horndean, one, 08 Jul (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 06 Jun (RAll); Hengistbury Head, two, 13 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 17 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, two, 01 Jul (TJN); Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul; Wonston, one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 07 Jul (GCE); Hinton Ampner, one, indoors, 05 Jun; one, 16 Jun (ASD); Overton, one, 19 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, two, 07 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 21 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun; two, 17 Jun; two, 24 Jun (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. checked, 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

70.147 [B&F: 1811] Slender Pug Eupithecia tenuiata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in damp woodland, scrub, fens, sand-dunes, marshes, gravel pits and gardens throughout the British Isles; fairly common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-16 mm. A fairly small, plain brown pug with a prominent, roundish, black central spot, most likely to be confused with Maple Pug E. inturbata, which is paler, more ochreous and has three dark patches along the termen. Larva feeds within catkins of Goat Willow, Grey Willow and Eared Willow, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10385819302022
1154552419512022
1214912219512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1132291
12562

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 08 Jul (KPea); one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 06 May; one, 24 Jun; present, 28 Jun; one, 16 Jul (RAC); Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Jun (KArb); Lee-on-Solent, one, 08 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 10 Jul; one, 11 Jul (ADT); one, 27 Jun; one, 27 Jul (MLO); one, 28 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 13 Jul; one, 11 Jul (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, present, 07 Jul (HGil); Portchester, one, 09 Jul (CEH, JGS); one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 07 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 24 Jul (DWhe); Hurn, one, 16 Jun; one, 13 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 17 Jul; one, 31 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 09 Jun; one, field observation, 13 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC); Boldre, NF, present, 13 Jul (JWar);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (MJW); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 07 Jul (AWan); Hammer Vale, Woolmer*, one, 07 Jul (ASwa); Blackwater, two, 07 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 27 Jun (KBW)

70.148 [B&F: 1812] Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows and scrub, particularly on calcareous ground throughout much of England, mostly in the south-east. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rather uncommon, especially in the New Forest and on the Island. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The most likely confusion species is Slender Pug E. tenuiata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on flowers of Field Maple, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10314719812022
1126528518002022
1216417319512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1130322
1221315

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Record Details

VC11: Totton, one, 18 Jul (CNB); Fishlake Meadows, one, 13 Jul (NRJ); Romsey, one, 08 Jul (KPea); one, 16 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 23 Jul (PCra); Allbrook, one, 27 Jul; Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 28 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 19 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul; two, 25 Jul; two, 27 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 09 Sep (MLO); one, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul (KJW); Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, gen. det., 11 Aug (F.M.G. det. KJW); Bishop's Waltham, one, 11 Aug (HGil); Waterlooville, one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 19 Jul (ARJa); Horndean*, one, 25 Jul (PHog); Hurn, one, 28 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 23 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 21 Aug (TJN); Littleton, one, 10 Aug; Cole Henley, five, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, three, gen. det., 1m, 2f, 23 Jul; two, m & f gen. det., 14 Aug (AMD); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 13 Jul; one, 27 Jul (AWan); Pamber Forest, one, 10 Aug (GJD); Rushfield Road, Liss, one, 29 Jul (KBW); Alton, one, 18 Jul; three, 03 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 25 Jul; one, 29 Jul (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 08 Aug (NDP, KBW det. KBW); Farnborough, one, 03 Aug (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 07 Jul; Hawley Meadows, two, field observation, 23 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 25 Jul (KBW)

70.149 [B&F: 1815] Cloaked Pug Eupithecia abietaria (Goeze, 1781) - Nationally Rare

Uncommon, in coniferous woodland and plantations, in northern England and mid-Wales, with a thin scattering of records elsewhere. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the occasional records of this species in the area suggest migration, but it is possible that a resident population occurs, as it evidently did at one time in the New Forest. There seems to have been an upturn in records in the 21st Century, and 2012 saw a minor influx with five sightings across all vice-counties. Further reports came in 2019 and 2023. Wingspan 21-25 mm. Large size and prominent discal spot make this a fairly distinctive pug. Larva feeds within young shoots of various coniferous trees, including Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, European Silver-fir and Noble Fir, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103319832012
118919802019
125419812012

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun (MJW)

70.150 [B&F: 1816] Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, rough ground and gardens throughout the British Isles; present in most of Hampshire, but distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-20 mm. The main confusion species is Foxglove Pug E. pulchellata; in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds on Common Toadflax and Snapdragon, often in the capsules, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10342619002022
1151645519462022
1224523219512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11871
1211122

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Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, present, 11 Jun; one, 10 Jun (JPuz); Blackfield, one, 08 Jun (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Stubbington, one, 08 Sep (WMay); Fareham, one, 04 Sep (MLO); Hurn, one, 17 Jun (MJef); Southsea, one, 12 Jun (JGdr);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Jul; two, 07 Aug; one, 03 Sep (TJN); Overton, one, 19 Aug (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 24 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 05 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 05 Sep (MJW); Whitehill, one, 16 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 14 Jun (MHals)

70.151 [B&F: 1817] Foxglove Pug Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 - Local

Common in woodland, calcareous grassland, embankments and waste ground throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The main confusion species is Toadflax Pug E. linariata: in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds within flowers of Foxglove, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1029634719762022
112589294619512022
1265072419512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
111011304
1238514

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: New Milton, 05 May, 1 (RPH) Latest: Horndean, 18 Jul, 1 (PHog) Max count: Frogham, 15 Jun, 4 (NTO)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 07 May, 1 (KBW) Latest: Basingstoke, 25 Sep, 1 (MJW) Max count: North Waltham, 12 Jun, 4 (AJon)

70.152 [B&F: 1855a] Channel Islands Pug Eupithecia ultimaria Boisduval, 1840 - Nationally Scarce

Recent colonist and immigrant in southern England and on the Channel Islands, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire this southern European species was first recorded by John Langmaid in his Southsea trap on 29 June 1995, with another on 30 July that year. Exactly a year later than that last sighting, larvae were discovered in good numbers on Tamarisk on Sinah Common, Hayling, and in 1997 the first adults were captured on the Isle of Wight. Since then, it has become somewhat frequent at light around the coast of the Isle of Wight and coastal Hampshire from Southampton to Hayling, but remains rare to the west of the Test. Larvae remain confined to Hayling on the mainland, but more widespread on Wight. In 2021, there was a surprising sighting on an individual to a light trap in the north-east of Hampshire. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The most likely confusion species is Thyme Pug E. distinctaria, but smaller and lacking the black fascia of Thyme Pug. Larva feeds on Tamarisk, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109416919812022
1120327519812022
121120212021

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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Record Details

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 16 Jun (IRT); Needs Ore NNR*, one, 16 Jun (CNB)

70.153 [B&F: 1814] Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata (Haworth, 1809) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland and also in sand-dunes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in woodlands where the foodplant grows, in particular in Pamber Forest and the New Forest. Wingspan 14-15 mm. The main confusion species are Slender Pug E. tenuiata, Haworth's Pug E. haworthiata and Valerian Pug E. valerianata. Larva feeds on flowers of Common Cow-wheat, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1061818562018
1116731918002014
127029619512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12232

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Pamber Heath, two, 07 Jul (WLan); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot)

70.156 [B&F: 1852] Brindled Pug Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 - Common

Common in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, but also in hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-22 mm. One of the earliest species of pug to emerge in Spring; the brown, nominate form often has a distinct white patch dorsad of the small central dot, but the melanistic form is fairly common, and cannot always be reliably separated from melanistic forms of other pug species. For non-melanistic forms, the most likely confusion species is Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10593174819812022
1144181207819512022
121701516219512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1111421924
12481179

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: West Walk, 17 Mar, 24 (F.M.G.) Latest: Christchurch, 09 Jun, 1 (APard) Max count: West Walk, 17 Mar, 24 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 20 Mar, 1 (ASwa) Latest: Overton, 14 Jun, 1 (ACr) Max count: Whitehill, 28 Apr, 9 (ASto)

70.157 [B&F: 1853] Oak-tree Pug Eupithecia dodoneata Guenée, [1858] - Common

Common in oak woodland, mature hedgerows and scrub throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species emerges just as Brindled Pug is coming to an end. It is quite common in many places, and appears to have increased and extended its range in the area since the 1950's. Wingspan 19-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, but Oak Tree Pug is smaller and paler, with a more prominent discal spot. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1030578319082022
111935275918002022
1258089619512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1153794
1225416

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Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, one, field observation, 19 Apr (JPuz); Bratley Arch, NF, present, field observation, 10 Apr (ASho); Marchwood, one, 12 May (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 19 Apr; one, 26 Apr; two, 03 May (RWPas); Stanbridge Earls, one, 01 May (JRM); Romsey, three, 16 Apr; three, 18 Apr; two, 26 Apr (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, two, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun (RAC); Blackfield, one, 17 May (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 28 Apr; two, 15 Jun (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, one, 16 Apr (KArb); Allbrook, three, 16 Apr; two, 07 May (SIng); Winchester, one, 06 May; one, 12 May (THW); Stubbington, one, 01 May (WMay); Funtley, two, 18 May (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, two, 29 Apr (IHrg); Fareham, one, 30 Apr; one, 18 May (ADT); three, 01 May (IMcP); one, 07 May (MLO); one, 06 May (KJW); Botley, one, 04 May; one, 19 May (SLB); Bishop's Waltham, one, 13 May (HGil); Portchester, one, 26 Apr (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 19 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, two, 06 May; two, 10 May; one, 11 May (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 17 May; one, 20 May (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill, three, 28 Apr (F.M.G.); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 21 May (RAll); Hurn, one, 05 May; one, 11 May (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 06 May (JStw); Hengistbury Head, three, 04 May (MJef); Sway, one, 30 May; one, 21 Jun (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 30 Apr (DMui); Blackbush, Milford-on-Sea, three, 28 May (MBot); Pennington, NF, one, 05 May (MHay); Browndown Coastal Ranges, three, 05 May (F.M.G. det. RJD); Southsea, present, 09 Apr (KAnd);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Apr (TJN); North Waltham, two, 28 Apr; one, 27 May (AJon); Basingstoke, six, 28 Apr; one, 06 May; one, 17 May (MJW); Oakridge, Basingstoke, one, 29 Apr (IFS); Whitehill, one, 28 Apr; one, 04 May; four, 06 May; three, 14 May; two, 17 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 04 May; one, 09 May; one, 13 May; one, 18 May (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 28 Apr; one, 13 May; one, 20 May (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 30 Apr; one, 04 May; two, 07 May; two, 14 May; two, 17 May (KBW)

70.158 [B&F: 1854] Juniper Pug Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on moorland and calcareous grassland on native forms of the foodplant, and gardens and parks on cultivated forms throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly widespread, and attached to cultivated juniper as well as the very local wild populations. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Shows a distinctive pale patch distad of the discal spot, and flies early in the year. Larva feeds on Juniper, over-wintering as an egg.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104219092003
11594119512020
1210826119512020

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12495

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Record Details

VC12: Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, larva, five, field observation, 07 May (BGD); one, 11 Aug; two, gen. det., 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD)

70.159 [B&F: 1855] Cypress Pug Eupithecia phoeniceata (Rambur, 1834) - Local(alien-foodplant)

Naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants, in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of southern England. First recorded in Britain in Cornwall in 1959. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight following the first record in the county in 1965, this species began to establish itself on the Isle of Wight and along the mainland coast from 1973. It is now quite common and has spread inland at least as far as Basingstoke. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress and Lawson's Cypress.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1019921719602022
112200316919512022
12899819812022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11821045
1217246

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, NF, 08 Jun, 1 (RAC) Latest: Wickham, 09 Oct, 1 (JRDS) Max count: Stubbington, 06 Sep, 5 (DPH)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 15 Aug, 1 (MThmp) Latest: Basingstoke, 07 Oct, 1 (MJW) Max count: Farnborough, 11 Sep, 6 (KBW)

70.160 [B&F: 1835] White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows, marshes and fens, and on roadside verges throughout much of England and Wales; widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Easily identified by the presence of white spots on termen of both fore- and hindwings, on side of abdomen, and on back of thorax. Larva feeds on Wild Angelica, Elder, Cow Parsley, Hogweed, Wild Parsnip and Wild Carrot, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016820419792022
111004103919512022
1247948719402022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1141452
1238465

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Record Details

VC11: Fishlake Meadows, two, 13 Jul (NRJ); Woodley, one, 04 Sep; one, 05 Sep; one, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 11 Sep (NBin); Romsey, one, 07 Aug (KPea); one, 18 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 01 Sep; one, 11 Sep (MJB); one, 09 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 21 Jun; one, 19 Jul; one, 19 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 20 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 06 Sep (SIng); Crawley, one, 10 Sep (GCE); Lee-on-Solent, one, 04 May; two, 07 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 18 Jul; one, 25 Jul; two, 05 Sep; one, 06 Sep (MLO); one, 04 Sep; one, 06 Sep (KJW); Horsea Island, one, 25 Aug (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 09 Jun; two, 07 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 10 Jun; one, 20 Jul (ARJa); Cowplain, one, 22 Jul (JGdr); Horndean, one, 10 Jul; one, 08 Sep (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 29 Apr; one, 17 Jul (RAll); Hurn, one, 10 Jun; one, 28 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 18 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 07 Aug (TJN); Wonston, one, 07 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 27 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jul (AMD); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, two, 21 Jul (SIng, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, five, 08 Jul; one, 28 Jul (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); one, 09 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 23 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jul (MJW); one, 20 Jul (RHil); Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, two, 27 Jul (AWan); Alton, one, 16 Jul (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 08 May; one, 27 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 15 Jun; Upper Farringdon, one, 10 Sep; Selborne, one, 25 Jul; one, 08 Sep; one, 08 Sep (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 18 May; one, 25 Jul; one, 29 Jul (ASto); Liphook, one, 09 Jul; one, 16 Jul (SEP); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Apr; one, 16 May; one, 12 Sep (ASwa); Dockenfield, one, 17 Jul (PHall); Blackwater, one, 07 Jul; Blackwater Park, three, field observation, 21 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 19 Jul; one, 27 Jul (KBW)

70.162 [B&F: 1857] Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840 - Common

Common in plantations, gardens and parks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-19 mm. Despite the name, a medium-sized pug, with a large, prominent, elongated discal spot, but otherwise rather plainly marked, the most likely confusion species is probably Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which has a number of black dashes along the veins beyond the discal spot, and buff-coloured border alongside the costa and dorsum. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10261719762022
1151259719512022
1218529919512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1119192
1216161

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Record Details

VC11: Hale, Fordingbridge, present, 21 May; Hale Purlieu, NF, two, 13 May; one, 21 May (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 14 May; one, 14 May (CTha); Romsey, one, 01 May (MJB); Allbrook, one, 18 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 07 Jun (SIng); Wickham, one, 06 Jun (JRDS); Waterlooville, one, 06 May; one, 11 May; one, 15 May (DWhe); Hurn, one, 07 May; two, 08 May; one, 08 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MJef); Sway, NF, present, 20 May (DMui);

VC12: Cholderton*, one, 20 May (TJN); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun; one, 27 Jul; Sherborne St John, one, 16 Aug (MJW); Whitehill, one, 14 May; one, 17 May; one, 18 May (ASto); Blacknest, Binstead, one, field observation, 09 Jun (MAng); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 18 May; one, 27 May (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 14 May; one, 10 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 20 May (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 11 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 11 Jun; one, 27 Jun (KBW)

70.166 [B&F: 1842] Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, saltmarshes, waste ground and other open areas throughout much of England and Wales, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon and chiefly coastal, although a few individuals have turned up in North Hampshire in recent years. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Sandy-grey with a distinctive, undulating, white subterminal fascia. Larva feeds on shoots of Goosefoot and Orache, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10433818562022
1131527719512022
12453619512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11661

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 18 Jul (CTha); Funtley, one, 19 Jul (TDC); Horsea Island, one, gen. det., 04 Aug (F.M.G. det. KJW); Lovedean, one, 25 Jul; one, 04 Aug (ARJa); Hengistbury Head, one, 23 Jul (MJef)

70.168 [B&F: 1846] Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common on heathland, moorland and downland, and in gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire very common on the heaths of the New Forest and the north-east, with occasional records elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight suggesting that it may have adapted to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 17-20 mm. One of the more easily recognisable pugs, with sharply angled cross-lines, and unique resting posture, often with hindwings concealed by forewings. Larva feeds on the flowers of various species of Heather, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10646319002022
112081324919302022
1239456719512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1137498
129102

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VC11: Brockwood, two, 05 Aug; one, 19 Aug; Avon Heath CP, two, 03 Aug (SDut); Frogham, one, 20 May (NTO); Ogden's Purlieu, NF, present, several, 17 Jun (AMD); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 21 Aug (JPuz); Pig Bush, NF, eight, 01 Jun (NRJ); Culverley, NF, one, 30 May (CLew); Marchwood, one, 06 May (TDCh); Dibden Purlieu, NF, two, 18 May; one, 09 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 20 Aug; two, 21 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 05 Sep; one, 10 Sep; one, 17 Sep (RAC); Hurn, one, 07 May; one, 16 May; one, 28 Jul; one, 23 Aug (MJef); Sopley Common, present, 28 Jun (RFox); Hengistbury Head, one, 01 May (MoTay); one, 11 May (HengistH); two, 23 May; one, 23 Jul (MJef); Bransgore, one, 11 May (SPMC); Sway, one, 18 May; one, 22 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 17 Aug; one, 21 Aug; two, 23 Aug; one, 07 Sep (SKee);

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 04 May (GJD); Whitehill, two, 04 May; one, 14 May; one, 25 Jul; one, 27 Jul; one, 13 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 13 May (ASwa); Fleet Pond, one, 14 May; one, 03 Aug (MHals)

70.171 [B&F: 1844] Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. Probably under-recorded in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated, and probably present wherever there are established pine trees. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Sandy-grey colour and elongated discal spot; usually rests with forewing almost covering hindwing. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201519412021
1133531319512022
1210110919512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11782
12792

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Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF*, two, 13 May; one, 29 May (JPuz); Shirley, Southampton, one, field observation, 20 May (NCot); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G. det. KJW); Waterlooville, one, 27 May (DWhe); Hurn, one, 11 May (MJef); Sway, one, 22 May (SKee);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 12 Jun (MJW); Whitehill, one, 17 May; two, 18 May; one, 27 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 18 May; one, 21 May; one, 09 Jun (ASwa)

70.173 [B&F: 1825] Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub and saltmarshes, and on roadside verges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on such plants as Ragwort, Mugwort, Sea Wormwood, Burnet-saxifrage, Knapweed, Scabious, Hemp-agrimony, Yarrow, Traveller's-joy, Goldenrod and Wild Angelica, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1057877218502022
1182081231019452022
121509200019512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
112693887
121061579

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 07 May, 1 (ADT) Latest: Portchester, 14 Sep, 1 (DH-J) Max count: Southsea, 17 Jun, 7 (JGdr)

VC12: Earliest: Farnborough, 14 May, 1 (KBW) Latest: Alton, 10 Sep, 1 (DBO) Max count: Littleton, 10 Aug, 9 (GCE)

70.174 [B&F: 1820] Pinion-spotted Pug Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) along woodland edges and sunken lanes, in central and southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire this beautiful pug has a stronghold north of Winchester, between the Test Valley and Alresford, but is nevertheless rare and elusive. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Crab Apple and Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11311919612022
12586819002022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12122

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Record Details

VC12: Longstock, two, 07 May (KArb)

70.176 [B&F: 1827] Freyer's Pug Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Common(alien-foodplant)

Common in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of England. In Scotland subspecies millieraria, known proverbially as Edinburgh Pug, occurs on moorland. In Ireland subspecies hibernica, known as Mere's Pug, occurs on the limestone of the Burren. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight usually found in suburban localities, in association with leylandii, and can be fairly common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. A possible confusion species is Pimpinel Pug E. pimpinellata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Juniper, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015820619002022
112788408319512022
1243450719512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11931344
1234576

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Portsmouth, 14 May, 1 (IRT) Latest: Botley, 30 Jun, 1 (SLB) Max count: Blackfield, 25 May, 4 (SJJ)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 27 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Farnborough, 24 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 14 Jun, 6 (MJW)

70.177 [B&F: 1828] Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Common on chalk downland, heathland, fens, open woodland and rough ground throughout much of southern England; also on moorland in Scotland (subspecies callunaria) and Shetland (ssp. curzoni). In Hampshire fairly common on the chalk, notably at Broughton Down and Martin Down, with scattered records elsewhere and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Larva feeds on Meadowsweet, Common Ragwort, Devil's-bit Scabious, Common Knapweed, Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1051019812015
1111823119512022
12624319512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11363

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VC11: Broughton, two, 21 Jun (GCE); Botley Wood, three, 09 Jun (F.M.G. det. KJW); Chalton Down, Chalton, larva, one, field observation, 26 Jul (DAS)

70.179 [B&F: 1830] Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in gardens, saltmarshes, woodland and grassland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common to common on waste ground and in woods and large gardens. Wingspan 21-23 mm. The main confusion species is Currant Pug E. assimilata, but Wormwood Pug is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Mugwort, Yarrow, Common Ragwort, Wormwood, Sea Aster, Goldenrod and Canadian Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1020024119742022
111297127019512022
1235930519512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1125272
128102

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VC11: Brockwood, one, 11 Aug (SDut); Marchwood, one, 22 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 03 Jul (CNB); Romsey, one, 18 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 19 Jun (RAC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 28 Jun; one, 02 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 20 Jul (ADT); one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 29 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 21 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, male. , 23 Jun; Horsea Island, two, 16 Jun (F.M.G.); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun; two, 27 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 22 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 03 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 19 Aug (ARJa); Horndean, one, 13 Jul (PHog); Muscliffe, one, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jun (KingB); Hengistbury Head, one, 12 Jun (MJef); Pennington, one, 07 Jul (RFC);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 23 Jun; one, 27 Jul (AJon); Alton, one, 21 Jun; two, 18 Jul (DBO); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 11 Jul (CJP); Whitehill, one, 23 Jun (ASto); Fleet Pond, two, 27 Jun (MHals); Farnborough, one, 24 Jun (KBW)

70.181 [B&F: 1821] Valerian Pug Eupithecia valerianata (Hübner, [1813]) - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in fens, marshes, damp woodland and other damp areas throughout much of the British Isles, but inconspicuous and perhaps overlooked. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rare and local, frequently suffering from a high degree of parasitism, and this factor may be responsible for keeping numbers in check. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Similar to Slender Pug E. tenuiata and Lead-coloured Pug E. plumbeolata. Sometimes found as a larva, if sought in the flowerheads of the foodplant. Larva feeds on flowers and seeds of Common Valerian, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105119292008
11161019002009
12141319002009

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head*, one, 12 Jun (MJef)

70.182 [B&F: 1832] Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata Doubleday, 1856 - Common

Common in gardens, allotments, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in small numbers throughout, but easily overlooked. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The main confusion species is Wormwood Pug E. absinthiata, which is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Hop, Black Currant and Red Currant, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011712418562022
1189888519512022
1223321719512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1111101
12441

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 26 May (CTha); Blackfied, one, to a lighted window, 20 Aug (PGS); Chandler's Ford, one, 11 Aug (KArb); Fareham, one, 27 Jul; one, 06 Sep (MLO); Portchester, one, 23 Aug (DH-J); Cowplain, one, 25 May (JGdr); Stroud, Petersfield, present, 11 May; one, 24 May; one, 09 Jun (RAll); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 21 Aug (JStw);

VC12: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 08 Aug; one, 23 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 06 Sep (ASwa)

70.183 [B&F: 1834] Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub, fens, heathland and woodland throughout lowland Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Rather nondescript, with inconspicuous or absent central spot and weak cross-lines; pale subterminal line on forewing and pale tornal spot on hindwing the most conspicuous features. Larva feeds on various deciduous tree and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Sallow and Bramble, and herbaceous plants such as Common Ragwort, Yarrow and Hogweed, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10769131519782022
116084892719002022
122261375919512022

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111712354
12601128

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Record Summary

VC11: Earliest: Stroud, Petersfield, 28 Apr, 0 (RAll) Latest: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, 02 Sep, 1 (PWhtk) Max count: Romsey, 10 Jun, 4 (KPea)

VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond, 09 Apr, 3 (MHals) Latest: Basingstoke, 19 Jul, 1 (MJW) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 10 Jun, 8 (TJN)

70.184 [B&F: 1819] Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-22 mm. The main confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, which is often nearly over before the first Mottled Pug appears, and has less conspicuous discal spot and black wedges. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Dogwood, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012114418562022
111264161619512022
12919138419512022

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1121211
1221348

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VC11: Marchwood, one, 15 May (TDCh); one, 19 May; one, 22 Jun; one, 17 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 28 Jun; one, 23 Jul; Lee, one, 01 Jul (CTha); Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 22 May (RAC); Weston, Southampton, one, 01 Jul (PAB); Chandler's Ford, one, 10 Jun (AJB, LB); Allbrook, one, 18 May (SIng); Winchester, one, 21 Jun (THW); Fareham, one, 18 May (MLO); Botley, one, 13 Jun (SLB); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 14 May; present, 22 May (CMor); Upham, one, 02 Jun (F.M.G.); Portchester, one, 04 Jun (DH-J); Horsea Island, one, 19 May (F.M.G. det. KJW); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 21 May (RAll); Pennington, one, 21 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, eight, 20 May (TJN); Littleton, two, 22 May; three, 22 May; Wonston, one, 25 May; one, 16 Jun; two, 25 May; one, 25 May; one, 25 May; Cole Henley, one, 17 Jun; one, 17 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); one, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Hinton Ampner, one, indoors, 13 May (ASD); North Waltham, two, 10 Jun (AJon); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Alton, one, to artificial light, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 25 May (ASwa); Farnborough, two, 17 May; one, 20 May (KBW)

70.186 [B&F: 1841] Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata Rössler, 1866 - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in waste ground, sand-dunes, shingle beaches, roadside verges and rough grassland, in south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a fairly recent arrival, first recorded in 1951 and now well-established on waste ground near the sea in south-east Hampshire and re-discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1998. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The most likely confusion species is Grey Pug E. subfuscata, but Yarrow Pug has a less rounded forewing and is less uniformly grey. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109519522022
1128131518002022
12214019812022

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11221

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VC11: Fareham, one, 09 Jul (ADT det. KJW); one, 27 Jul (KJW)

70.187 [B&F: 1838] Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, grassland, fens and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Nominate form simple to identify with large copper-coloured patch, form cognata, more common in northern populations, has much reduced copper-coloured patch and several cross-lines. Larva feeds on Yarrow and Sneezewort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10645019592022
1164665119512022
1229125919512022

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117105
1213163

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VC11: Broughton, one, 09 Aug (GCE); Totton, one, 12 Aug (CNB); Lee, one, 19 Aug (CTha); Portsmouth, one, 24 Aug (IRT); Hurn, five, 18 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 23 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 11 Aug (DMui);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 29 Jul; one, 04 Sep (TJN); Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, 01 Sep; one, 01 Sep (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 19 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); one, 02 Sep (CRB, PDF, DAS); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 11 Aug; three, 01 Sep (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, one, 17 Aug (ASto); Yateley Common, one, 26 Aug; one, 26 Aug (BGD); Farnborough, one, 16 Aug; one, 30 Aug (KBW)

70.188 [B&F: 1839] Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open areas, waste ground, roadside verges and gardens throughout the British Isles, most numerous in south-eastern England; widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but has become less common in recent years. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Fairly unmistakable combination of brown border to termen and costa, with white thorax which contrasts with brown head and abdomen. Larva feeds on Mugwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10352319802022
1157558019452022
1216713019512022

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11111
12221

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VC11: Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug (IRT);

VC12: Vyne Lodge Farm, Cufaude, one, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul (AWan)

70.189 [B&F: 1840] Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on chalk downland, roadside verges, woodland rides, saltmarshes and sea cliffs throughout much of south-eastern England, with isolated colonies north to Yorkshire and North Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight relatively uncommon on chalk downland. Wingspan 16-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10292619002021
1125047219442022
1210518019442022

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118114
121513151

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Broughton, four, 23 Jun; one, 23 Jun (GCE); Lee-on-Solent, one, 07 Jul (IHrg); Waterlooville, one, 14 Jun (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 14 Jun; one, 28 Jun (MJef); Needs Ore NNR, one, 10 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 22 Jun; Littleton, one, 27 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, 10, 10 Jun (KArb, SIng, PPea); seven, 24 Jun (KArb, ARho, PPea); one, 07 Jul (SIng, NRJ, PPea); Morn Hill, Winchester, 51, 10 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); 51, 10 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); three, 24 Jun (CRB, PDF, DAS); North Waltham, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 23 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, present, several, 1m gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Farnborough, one, 18 Jun (KBW)

70.190 [B&F: 1837] Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in a wide variety of habitats, from gardens, heathland and woodland, to downland and marshes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. A large, grey pug with a small discal spot, one of the commonest species of Eupithecia, and familiarity with this species is the key to the identification of other, less common species; a unicolorous form is very similar to unicolorous forms of Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata and several other pug species. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Hawthorn and Blackthorn, and herbaceous plants, including Ragwort and Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2023

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017225719812022
111421159419512022
1259968219512022

2023 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1133393
1216172

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Jun (CTha); Woodley, one, 08 Jun; two, 09 Jun; one, 11 Jun (NBin); Romsey, one, 15 Jun (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 15 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 29 Jun (MEdg); Chandler's Ford, one, 27 Jun (KArb); Allbrook, one, 09 Jun; one, 20 Jun (SIng); Swanwick, Southampton, one, 30 May (GBtho); Botley Wood, one, 09 Jun (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 13 Jun; one, 05 Jul (ADT); Wickham, three, 23 Jun (F.M.G. det. KJW); one, 06 Jun (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 28 Jun; one, 07 Jul (ARJa); Muscliffe, two, 09 Jun (KingB); Hurn, one, 15 Jun; two, 16 Jun; one, 22 Jun (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 05 Jun (FM-S); one, 08 Jun (SLev); one, 13 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); New Milton, one, 20 May (RPH); Tiptoe, Sway, one, 28 May (S&SLan); Sway, one, 20 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, two, 10 Jun (CNB);

VC12: Littleton, one, 27 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NNR, one, 27 May (KArb, SIng, PPea, MEdg); North Waltham, one, 12 Jun (AJon); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 07 Jul (MJW, ACB); Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 17 Jul (MJW); Lord's Wood, Pamber Forest, one, 10 Jun (MBot); Alton, one, 08 Jun; two, 21 Jun; one, 27 Jun; one, 29 Jun (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 09 Jun (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Farnborough, one, 09 Jun (MThmp); Blackwater, one, 12 Jun (BGD)